In 2018, NCA, Riverkeeper and Perkins+Will launched the Newtown Creek Vision plan, a 150 page report chronicling priority issues and 85 proposed projects to address Remediation, Restoration, Recreation and Resilience. The report builds upon decades of planning and visioning efforts by numerous community members and organizations; framing ideas in the wake of upcoming Superfund remediation and Clean Water improvements. Read the full plan here.
Explore these interactive educational resources on ArcGIS StoryMaps to learn more about the Creek's ecosystem and NCA’s efforts in environmental remediation, restoration, and revitalization. We have units available on the history and geography of the Creek, regional flora and fauna, Newtown Creek's soil and water health, and the impact of climate change on NYC's coastal communities. Click "read more" to view them all.
This weekends’ Open House New York Newtown Creek walking tours with NCA member and maritime photographer Mitch Waxman are sold out.
Free Newtown Creek Boat Tour for Educators When: Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm Where: The boat departs from the Long Island City East River Ferry terminal [Directions] Cost: Free! But you must RSVP to kzidar@newtowncreekalliance.org The Newtown Creek Alliance and the Working Harbor Committee are sponsoring a two-hour boat tour of Newtown […]
When: Saturday, October 1st, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Where: NCA event table near N. 11th St. & Wythe Ave., Brooklyn NCA will be tabling at Green Home NYC’s DIY Green Block Party. Come on out for the block party, then join us for a bike tour of Newtown Creek led by NCA Vice-Chair, Michael Heimbinder. Penny […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with Phelps Dodge, Texaco, BP, National Grid, ExxonMobil, and the City of New York to begin the first phase of the Superfund cleanup of Newtown Creek. The agreement includes an investigation of the contamination in Newtown Creek and a study that will outline options to clean up […]
Come join us for a public meeting of the Newtown Creek Alliance on Wednesday, June 29th at 6:30pm. Location to be announced. Items on the agenda include: (o) Status update on Newtown Creek grant funded projects, including the newly awarded NYC DEP’s 2011 Green Infrastructure Grant Program $206,188 grant to construct a green roof on […]
